How to Get HBO Max on Vizio Smart TV

HBO Max is home to some interesting movies and series. It is also one of the best streaming services in the market. Fortunately, HBO Max is now available on Vizio SmartCast TVs, removing the need to use workarounds to watch the streaming service.

And when you install or cast the HBO Max app on your Vizio TV, you can watch all the movies on a big screen. Keep reading to learn how to download HBO max app on Vizio smart tv.

Is HBO max available on a smart TV?

Yes. HBO Max is now available for download on;

Vizio smart TV operating system
Samsung smart TVs
Android TV
LG Smart TV
Sony Smart TV

Why can’t I find the HBO Max app on my Vizio Smart TV?

If HBO Max is not found on your Vizio TV, the application does not yet support Vizio TVs. Although you cannot download the app directly to your TV, you can install it through a third-party streaming device such as Roku, an Amazon Fire Stick, or Apple TV.

Older HBO applicatuons are not compatible with smart TVs. To remedy the issue, make sure you have the latest version of HBO Max. Go to the App Store and search for HBO Max to do this. If there’s an app update available, choose Update. Make sure that your Apple TV software is up to date by navigating to Settings > System > Software Updates > Update Software.

You should also check to confirm if the HBO Max App has been added to your Vizio Smart Tv. If not, proceed to install it to enjoy watching your favorite movies on your Vizio Smart TV with the HBO Max app.

How do I add the HBO app to my Vizio smart TV?

You will need to install the HBO app to watch Vizio on smart tv. To do this;

Press the Home button on your VIZIO Remote or navigate to the SmartCast Input on your TV.
Use the Arrow keys to navigate SmartCast Home to the App row and scroll through it to find HBO Max. Then press the OK key.
Log in to the HBO Max App.
Once logged in, select the content you want to watch

How to Add HBO Max To Vizio Smartcast Tv

The HBO Max app can be accessed by sideloading or APK files. You can run HBO Max without having to go through the app store. The HBO Max APK file can be downloaded and installed by you.

Before the process starts, you should make some changes to the settings.
Add HBO Max To Vizio Smartcast TV
Initially, you must go to the “settings.”
Then, you should select the “device.”
Click on “About” and then select “Network.”
Then you should verify and note down the IP address.
After that, select the developer option.
You must confirm that the ABD is debugging and the apps from unknown sources are on in the Vizio Smart TV.

How to Download HBO Max on Vizio Smart TV

On your Vizio Smart TV, go to the home screen.
Open the Vizio App Store and navigate to the search bar.
Search for the HBO Max.
Select the HBO Max app and click the Add to Home button.
The HBO Max app will be installed on your Vizio TV.
Open the HBO Max app and log in with your HBO Max credentials.
You can now watch your favorite movies on your Vizio Smart TV with the HBO Max app.

Note: You can install the HBO Max on older Vizio Smart TVs using the above steps. You can also install it with the help of a USB flash drive.

How to Get HBO Max On Vizio Smartcast Tv Using the USB Flash Drive

Find the APK file of the HBO Max App (Note that it is from a trustworthy source).
Then download the APK file of the HBO Max App from the browser.
Now you should copy it to the USB drive.
Then plug the USB into the USB port of the Vizio smart TV.
Open the “my files app” and open the USB flash drive.
Search for the APK file of the HBO Max App there and select it.
Then click on the “install” option.
The installation process starts at once.
Once the process gets complete, the HBO Max App should be launched on the Vizio Smart TV.
Click on the “settings.”
And then select the “applications” menu.
Next, click on “manage installed applications
Search for the HBO Max App installed using the APK file.
Then click on the “launch application” option found.

How to Download HBO Max On Vizio Tv Using the Web Browser

Go to the google play store.
search for the HBO APP
Open the information page.
Click on the green button with “Install.”
You will be redirected to open up the “Google account.”
You will see a window with the names of various devices.
Then select the Vizio smart TV and specify it with the name and IP address.
You will find a popup telling you the app will be installed on the smart TV.
Then click “OK.”
power on the Vizio smart TV to complete installing the HBO Max App in it.
Search for the HBO Max App installed using the APK file.
Then click on the “launch application” option found.

How to Use HBO Max On Vizio Tv Using Airplay

Ensure that your Apple device and SmartCast TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Now you must take up the iPhone or the Apple device installed with the HBO Max app.
Connect all devices to the same Wi-Fi.
Open up the HBO Max App. Then select the video.
Then select the “Airplay Icon” shown on the top of the screen.
Select the Vizio smart TV from the available sources.
Allow the Airplay to cast on the Vizio smart TV by providing access.
You will find HBO MAX is a screencast on the Vizio smart TV.

How to Use HBO Max App on Vizio Smartcast Tv Using the Chromecast

Ensure your mobile device and VIZIO SmartCast TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Log in to the HBO Max app on your mobile device.
Play a TV show or movie on HBO Max and tap the Cast icon.
Select the SmartCast TV you want to use.

How to Watch HBO Max on VIZIO Smart TV using Airplay

VIZIO Smartcast TVs support receiving media content from iPhone or iPad via Airplay 2 by default. Hence, you can access that technology to stream HBO Max.

Connect the VIZIO TV and iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi.
Download the HBO Max app on your iOS device.
After installation, launch the app and sign up for your HBO Max Account. If you already have one, then log in to your account.
Search and play a movie or TV show you would like to watch.
Tap the AirPlay icon that you can view on the media player.
Select VIZIO TV from the available devices. Now, HBO Max will stream on your TV.